Published March 12, 2021
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Sure over the last 12 months we’ve all become obsessed with skincare, but that doesn’t mean that we understand half the shit we’re putting on our mugs sometimes. Product labels can be confusing as fuck, especially when they’re filled with fancy skincare ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Retinol, Squalane and Niacinamide which, quite frankly, all sound like they might burn your face off.
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I have been a beauty editor for over 35 years. In that time, I ve trialled rivers of product, done 378 road tests to date involving everything from equine therapy (pouring my heart out to a horse in the hinterland of Queensland), the Brazilian wax (the bush is back by the way), and a failed colonic irrigation (letâs not go there).
With each new cult product, celebrity haircut or viral trend, I have learned what not to believe when it comes to beauty hype. As the go-to person for friends, family and often perfect strangers for make-up, skin and bodycare advice, I m also very aware of the misinformation out there. So, let s bust some common myths.